Top 1 Italian Lemon Cream Cake: Irresistible and Luscious
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Top 1 Italian Lemon Cream Cake: Irresistible and Luscious. This elegant dessert features fluffy layers infused with zesty lemon and a rich cream cheese filling that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tangy. Ideal for any occasion, from family gatherings to intimate dinners, this cake will have everyone asking for seconds. With easy-to-follow instructions, even novice bakers can create this impressive treat that looks as good as it tastes. Experience the joy of baking with this delightful recipe that brings sunshine to your plate!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Lemon zest for garnish
- Powdered sugar for garnish
- White chocolate curls for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes). Add eggs one at a time.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk in three batches, starting and ending with flour.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar, lemon zest, and juice until smooth; fold in whipped heavy cream.
- Slice cooled cakes horizontally if desired and layer with lemon filling.
- Frost with whipped cream topping and garnish as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg